Portfolios and Your UX Career

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Online Portfolio Readiness & Getting Your Next UX Job

design by Dóri Sirály for PreziCareerSalaryResumeLinkedinPictureHeadlineURLExperience/ VolunteerGoalLand your Dream Job in 2014PortfolioShowcase your thought processInclude research work that underpins your designsWhat were the business objectives? Did you involve users?Tell the story of your contribution to the final product Walk through your approach to the problemShow you are a problem solverImpact of your work - relate back to the business problem. Show before and after shotsGive the details some attention: fonts, layout grid, etc More tips at:BehanceCarbonmadeDribbbleCoroflotShare small shots of what you're working onEverything must be 1 size: 400×300 pixels (optional hi-res version 800×600)"Show and tell" for designersExpect feedback on everything you postCarefully guarded community - you must be "drafted" by an existing member to be able to upload/postThe "player" that drafts you is forever tied to youFree option or Pro account for $20/yrStraightforward, easy to make visually appealing.Create Custom free Url when signing up.Can add Google Analytics to track traffic to your portfolioTwo options: “Meh”, which is a free account & “Whoo!” at $12/mo.Largest network, worldwideCan sell your workOwned by AdobeHas a Job board for both remote and perm jobsFollow others in Twitter-like feed for inspiration Behance is FREEProsite is their upgraded experience: Free to create, pay to publish: $11/mo or $99/yearhttps://carbonmade.com/http://dribbble.com/http://www.behance.net/There are no membership requirements, invites, or application processes.Unlimited space, Analytics, Personal URLLarge Job Board for remote and perm jobsCan create a free company account Pinterest feelWidest range of design choices for buyers around the worldCost: Freehttp://www.coroflot.com/http://www.userfocus.co.uk/articles/wow-me-with-your-ux-portfolio.htmlWhats important:educationexperienceexposureWhat to talk about in your portfolio/resume:mockupsuser scenariosprototypesspecifications, redline or complete flownavigation maps